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RUFF-Paul Arthur, 71 passed away February 25th at home. He was born May 21, 1936 in Cleveland, OH to Lawrence and Margaret (Smith) Ruff. He attended Jr College in Ft Wayne, IN and graduated from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO in 1960. He was ordained into the holy ministry June 1960 at Trinity Lutheran, Cleveland, OH. Paul served 2 churches in Nebraska; Christ Lutheran Cairo and Zion Lutheran, North Shelton 1960-64 and a brief vacancy St. John Lutheran, Burwell, NE; Pacific Hills Lutheran, Omaha, NE 1964-74; Hope Lutheran, Bradenton, FL 1974-03 and Faith Lutheran, Sebring, FL as vacancy pastor. He started Missions Faith Lutheran, Parish and Beautiful Savior Lutheran, Sarasota, FL. Survived by his loving wife of 49 years Jan Ruff, son Mark and daughter Vicky, grandchildren Tia, Tiffany, Jason and Paul, great grandchildren Alex, Alyssa, and Kaleb. He was predeceased by his parents, sister, grandson and great grandson. Memorial contributions may be made to Lutheran Tape Ministry, 203 E. Broad St. Blue Springs, NE 68318-0218 or Concordia Seminary, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO 63105-3199.

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Published by Omaha World-Herald on Mar. 7, 2008.

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Brian and Wendy Uphoff

March 11, 2008

Dear Jan and family,

We were saddened to learn of Paul's passing. This must be a difficult time for you, but somehow it should comfort you to know that right now, Paul is preparing a place for you, so you can be with him in glory, forever.
Our family traveled the Christian road Paul paved. It was always a good road, and he was a great shepard, who guided us well. He married Wendy and I, (26 years ago) and baptised all 3 of my children to boot. I want you to know, that as for my family, we were all very proud to have known Paul, and to call him our Pastor. May your memories of your time together in this world, help to aswage the grief which must be yours now, on this difficult day. In Jesus Name We Pray.....Amen

Carol Chamberlain

March 7, 2008

Dear Jan, and family - I was so shocked and saddened to learn of your loss. My deepest sympathies to you all. I shall always appreciate Paul's kindness and support to me in those years when I struggled to get the shelter home project off the ground. Paul understood my mission and was more than a mere cheering squad. He offered helpful advice whenever I turned to him. I shall always remember "tall Paul" and his willingness to help. He probably worked too hard and was away from home too much Jan (good men are like that) but he was a beacon for so very many folks who needed him and for whom he provided comfort and peace. Now it is time for you to find comfort and peace. I pray for you all.God be with you. Carol

DANIELLE HEMMERLE

March 7, 2008

I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS EVERYONE. YOU ALL WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.

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